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La Vergne Prepares for Annual Old Timers Festival in September

Aug 19, 2022 at 06:20 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) There’s less than a month until the annual La Vergne Old Timers Festival in La Vergne, scheduled this year for September 17 at Veterans Memorial Park,.... Read More

Branches Announces New Executive Director

Aug 19, 2022 at 05:20 am by WGNS

The community is invited to a reception to welcome the new Executive Director of Branches, Joshua Courtney, PA-C. The reception will be held on Thursday, September, 15, 2022 f.... Read More

MTSU again ranked among top U.S. colleges as new year begins

Aug 18, 2022 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Citing MTSU’s fourth straight ranking at one of the nation’s best colleges, Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney A..... Read More

Biennial 2022 MTSU Art and Design Faculty Exhibition

Aug 18, 2022 at 05:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The MTSU Department of Art and Design has announced an exhibition of selected works by its professors entitled Biennial 2022: A Faculty Exhibit.... Read More

City of La Vergne to Bury Time Capsule in Honor of 50th Anniversary

Aug 18, 2022 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) City officials will be burying a time capsule on August 24 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the City of La Vergne incorporation. Efforts were made.... Read More

$20,000 in Potential Sign-on Bonuses at VA Nurses Career Fair in Murfreesboro

Aug 18, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – In Murfreesboro, there will be special career fair for nurses at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. Officials told WGNS NEWS it will be a wa.... Read More

Tennessee's July Unemployment Rate Holding Steady

Aug 18, 2022 at 03:07 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged for July of 2022, according to newly released data f.... Read More

15th Annual Cookin' to Build - Paint Your Bowls Now

Aug 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

  Cookin' to Build Bowl Painting began on August 1st and will run through October 15th.   This year's 15th annual event offers all you can eat homemade soups,.... Read More

No end in sight for the price of housing and the price of RENT in Murfreesboro Area

Aug 17, 2022 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

Housing prices continue to climb, which also equal increased prices for rental units throughout Rutherford County. According to Rent.com, apartment complexes in Murfreesboro a.... Read More

Wanda Barnett named Rutherford County Schools Transportation Director

Aug 17, 2022 at 04:39 pm by WGNS

After serving as the interim during July and August, longtime transportation department member Wanda Barnett has been named the new director. Barnett previously served as assi.... Read More

Bedford County Man Facing 2-Counts of Rape of a Child After Investigation

Aug 17, 2022 at 02:33 pm by WGNS

(BEDFORD COUNTY, TN) In Bedford County, a man by the name of Christ Christopher has been arrested after an ongoing investigation into allegations of child sex abuse. The Bedfo.... Read More

MTSU Convocation featuring 'Walking to Listen' author welcomes Class of 2026

Aug 17, 2022 at 10:12 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Convocation for new students will usher in the 2022-23 academic year and marks the official sta.... Read More

UPDATE: Stolen Golf Cart Located and Suspect Charged Accordingly

Aug 17, 2022 at 09:59 am by WGNS

WGNS has more news on the theft of a golf cart that occurred in Smyrna on August 5th. Evidently, the young man allegedly stole the cart from the Smyrna Municipal Golf Course a.... Read More

Woman Reported as MISSING in Murfreesboro Found Deceased in Wilson County, TN

Aug 16, 2022 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

WILSON COUNTY, TN – A woman who was reported as “MISSING” in Murfreesboro was found deceased in Watertown, TN. The lifeless body of Mya Christine F.... Read More

Shelbyville man charged in drug-related death of 21-year-old

Aug 16, 2022 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

BEDFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Bedford County Sheriff&r.... Read More

Rutherford County lawmakers announce Smyrna, La Vergne senior centers to receive $8K grants

Aug 16, 2022 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. — State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Dawn White, R-Murfreesboro, today announced state gr.... Read More

CONTINUED: Higher Electric Bills This Summer - Increased Fuel Costs

Aug 16, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) WGNS continues to receive phone calls and emails asking our news team to further examine why local residents are receiving higher than usual electric b.... Read More

Smyrna Police Investigating 2-Seperate Cases: Stolen Golf Cart and Amazon Package Theft

Aug 15, 2022 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are trying to determine the identity of a subject who allegedly stole an Amazon package that was delivered to a local business (See photos above). The unknow.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric members set all-time record for electricity consumption in HEAT

Aug 15, 2022 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – In battling a record hot July, members of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) set an all-time record for electricity consumption.“We’r.... Read More

Drive Safe and Use Caution in School Zones Throughout Rutherford County

Aug 15, 2022 at 12:54 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Law enforcement have increased patrol around schools - - this news in after a child was stuck and killed by a vehicle on East Main Street directly, afte.... Read More